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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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